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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.62, 22,843.62 and 5,367.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.62, 22,843.62 and 5,367.99 is: 8,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.62 : 22,843.62 = 5,367.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.62/22,843.62 = 5,367.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.62x = 22,843.62 × 5,367.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.62x = 122,624,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,624,323.72/15,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.23

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